Dick Ivey

Bringing it all to You today…

LORD, I am so sorry for the amount of time I spend playing ‘oh, ain’t it awful.’ Please remind me not to waste energy lamenting bad things over which Ihave no control. Remind me to bring these matters to you, but refuse to let them haunt my thoughts. Instead, focus my energies on doing what […]

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Father, make me an apt pupil

LORD, Jesus, point me back to Your Word where you promise You are a shield for all who take refuge in You. I’m learning my role in our adventurous journey is to trust You, to stay in communication with You, and walk with You in steps of joyful dependence no matter the circumstances of my life.

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One day at a time…

Oh, my Father, please remind me You infuse Your strength into me moment by moment, giving me all you need for this day. I am trusting You relying on Your empowering Presence. Thank You…Thank You. Amen Verse for Today: “Why are you downcast, O my soul? Why so disturbed within me? Put your hope in

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Keep reminding me…

Dear LORD, Keep me in remembrance…when You’re in the center of my thoughts, I can enjoy the peace of Your Presence—in tough times and in good times. Thank you for that assurance, in the strong and mighty name of Jesus. Amen Verse for Today: Jesus said, “I am the light of the world. Whoever follows me will

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Teach me to Lean!

LORD, please put a governor on my anxiousness and teach me to wait expectantly: confident that You wiill always do what is best. . . always. As I put my hope in You, Your unfailing Love rests peacefully upon me. Help me to keep that front and center, LORD, Amen. Verse for Today: “We wait

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Conform my thoughts to YOU!

Father God, with all the competing things in my mind, I know a refreshed, revitalized mind is able to sort out what is important and what is not. I know it’s natural for my mind easily to get stuck on trivial matters and even sinful things. Please help me turn my thoughts to you so

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